Problem: I no longer play the lottery.
OPTIONS:
- I now play twice as much.
- I no longer play the lottery.

A: I play the lottery a lot and I always lose. This year alone I've played over one hundred times. I did the math to see how much money I would have if I never played. Turns out I would have thousands more in my pocket. I no longer play the lottery.


Problem: Ted was grateful to his father for the help.
OPTIONS:
- Ted said he didn't want to be a homeowner anymore.
- Ted was grateful to his father for the help.

A: Ted had always dreamed of being a homeowner. However, he had feared that it was a goal he would never reach. One day his father surprised him by saying he would help Ted out. Ted's father helped to split the down payment on a home with Ted. Ted was grateful to his father for the help.


Problem: Tyler was elated!
OPTIONS:
- Tyler got depressed.
- Tyler was elated!

A:
Tyler went to a baseball game. He saw his favorite team! His team played hard. His team won! Tyler was elated!